Taiwan Proposes Extending Service for Senior Air Force Pilots to 58 | Taiwan News | Oct. 13, 2026 14:10
The plan would retain 74 senior pilots and add 72 flying posts as Taiwan prepares to field 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighters.
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Taiwan Air Force pilots could serve longer under proposal
Taipei, Oct. 12 (CNA) The Ministry of National Defense (MND) has proposed scrapping the maximum length of service for Air Force pilots amid a shortage of experienced pilots, many of whom leave the military to fly for civilian airlines, the ministry said Monday.
Key takeaways To combat a severe shortage of qualified pilots, the Taiwan Air Force plans to raise the retirement age for experienced pilots to 58. Conflict with China This adjustment is intended to ensure that there are sufficient skilled pilots for the arrival of 66 F-16 Block 70 aircraft, purchased […]
To retain senior pilots, including lieutenant colonels, the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China has proposed a dedicated pilot officer system. Minister of National Defense Gu Lixiong stated today (13th) that pilots love flying and have a sense of honor in their missions. Through this dedicated pilot officer system, pilots can serve until the age of 58, and he is confident that this will reduce the problem of senior, experienced…
Retaining Pilots! Ministry of National Defense Introduces "Dedicated Pilot Officer" Program, Extending Service Age to 58 In response to the continued loss of senior pilots, the Ministry of National Defense has proposed the "Air Force Dedicated Pilot Officer Utilization Act." In the future, senior pilots can be retained on a project basis until the age of 58, without occupying vacancies or undertaking administrative work. This aims to reduce the…
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